Atomic Size Decreases Across a Period Due to an Increase

question 29

True/False

Atomic size decreases across a period due to an increase in the effective nuclear charge, Zeff.

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Definitions:

Asymmetric Carbon

A carbon atom bonded to four different atoms or groups, causing chirality in the molecule.

Chiral

Pertaining to molecules that are not superimposable on their mirror images, often leading to optical activity.

Achiral

Describes a molecule that is superposable on its mirror image and does not exhibit chirality.

Meso Compound

A molecule with multiple stereocenters and an internal plane of symmetry, making it achiral despite its stereogenic centers.